Archives for 2003

'"Some, my agent included, said it might be smart just to take (the season) off," he said. "He kind of said, "You know, maybe if it doesn't feel 100 percent you should rest it and not worry about it.' I just want to play. I don't want to finish the season injured."' … [Read more...] about Brown's season ends with a broken ankle

You have to give Buffalo credit; they came out hard and gave 100 per cent, Canadiens forward Chad Kilger said. I would not want to guess what percentage we gave. … [Read more...] about Canadiens roll over for Sabres

'Rochester billionaire Thomas Golisano has rescued the team from bankruptcy, but there has been no indication he will pour money into the franchise. In fact, all the suggestions are that the Sabres' payroll, which is already among the lowest in the NHL, will be lower next season.' … [Read more...] about Shoddy product, poor management turn off Sabres fans

'"Did I dive?" Brière asked, rhetorically. "It's a tough play ... the puck was in my skate, I thought ... everybody was collapsing to the middle. ... What can I say? It's tough, I mean ... ." Brière's name wasn't on this week's list of divers, which included Los Angeles' Sean Avery, Columbus' Tyler Wright … [Read more...] about Brière dives right in

'After returning from Buffalo for Friday night’s 2-1 Amerks victory over Norfolk, the center is headed back to the Sabres. Buffalo center Curtis Brown broke his ankle Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Taylor returns, then heads back to Sabres

'Friday was Montreal's first game in the United States since a significant portion of the fans at the Bell Centre booed the U.S. national anthem last Thursday. Fans at HSBC Arena cheered loudly after both anthems.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Canadiens 1

'Brown was injured when he blocked a shot with 8:22 left in the first period, but he was able to finish the game.' … [Read more...] about Brown out for season with broken ankle

'"It was extremely productive, and an extremely efficient game," Biron said. "We skated, we got pucks to the net and I think in the second period, we took our speed to another level that really created a lot of room on the ice. I think we've been really consistent for six or seven games now, and that's the way we wanted to play for the whole … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Montreal 1

'Coach Lindy Ruff said Kotalik could miss Buffalo's upcoming two-game road trip, which starts Saturday in Carolina. Kotalik is second among rookies with 19 goals and is third on the team with 32 points. Meanwhile, Adam Mair, Jay McKee and Taylor Pyatt are expected to play Friday night against Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Kotalik out while three Sabres plan to return

'Kotalik is second among NHL rookies with his 19 tallies. He's third overall on the Sabres. But the red goal light hasn't sparkled for him since March 15 in Atlanta, a five-game skid that's weighing on the 24-year-old more than he wished.' … [Read more...] about Hey, 19 – Kotalik looks to move up against Montreal

'Season Series: Sabres lead, 3-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

'"All of a sudden you hear rumours about drunkenness, affairs, just rumours that really attacked my integrity more than anything. People can say I can't coach, that's their prerogative. But when they start talking about things that they don't know, that's hard. I bet you 99 per cent of the people who said all those things don't really know who … [Read more...] about Nolan optimistic

'"We take every game by itself," said Sabres left wing Jochen Hecht, "and it's a great feeling when you come in the dressing room after you won the game. Whether it's at the beginning of the year or the end of the year, it doesn't matter. You want to have that feeling of winning."' … [Read more...] about Sabres add luster to their finish

'Smith, the architect of the Rangers' 1994 Stanley Cup champions, is eager to prove he can run a rebuilding, small-budget team. He would be an ideal choice. But other teams (San Jose, for one) might be interested in Smith, too.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to decide Regier's fate

'Golisano's pledge is viewed by city officials as an important step in gaining their approval, an essential piece to his purchase of the Sabres. The money reflects the annual ground rent the city is entitled to under the operating agreement for HSBC Arena. By agreeing to pay the rent, Golisano has done what previous bidder Mark Hamister failed to do and, in the … [Read more...] about Golisano will pay ground rent for arena